Optics for Anchutz 64 MPR Target

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Optics for Anchutz 64 MPR Target

Post by mburns » 17 Mar 2015, 6:49 pm

Hi,

Just put deposit on first rifle, the 64 MPR. Had a scope in mind from goggling, but then dealer suggested another...me not knowing much of anything took his advise. Just hoping someone here can confirm its a good choice? (please) , I'm assuming at the $700 mark there is no "bad" choice, but I just want the best scope for the rifle/usage.

The rifle will be target only, used between 50-100. (slim chance I will give hunting a go in the future, but very much a secondary concern). The scope I put a deposit on (will change if stupid!) is

http://www.leupold.com/hunting-shooting ... j-obj-cds/

My fear is most things are saying this is a hunting scope?

Any help would be MUCH appreciated.
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Re: Optics for Anchutz 64 MPR Target

Post by anthillinside » 17 Mar 2015, 11:57 pm

I've got the same rifle (good choice) :friends:
I started with the normal recomendation of a 3-9x for a .22
I changed to a Vortex 4-12 very similar to what your looking at.
Leupolds are excelent scopes, you won't regret it.
I wasn't looking for extra magnification there was a problem with the 3-9 and the Vortex just happend to be available at the right time and price, I'm glad I got it.
You don't really need the x12 but it helps when you want a good look at your shots without a spotting scope (or your eyes age going down hill like mine :cry: )
The reticle is a personal choice, I've got a BDC which helps a little when changing distance but you'll get you're own routine using your sope.
I hope you don't have to wait as long as I did for your Anschutz, 6 long months :(
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Re: Optics for Anchutz 64 MPR Target

Post by mburns » 18 Mar 2015, 6:06 am

Thanks for the reply, making me feel a bit better about the scope (was quite worried!).
Have to wait 5-6 weeks for Rifle, which is a while (for a inpatient first time rifle buyer) but my PTA won't come for another ~4 weeks any ways, so not to much of a wait.

The dealer was saying that the 3-9x would start to struggle at 100meter, I think thats why he was suggesting the 4-12.
Plan is to buy a nice rifle and scope, then learn about the ins and outs of everything, just taking a leap of faith that internet + dealer have not lead me astray!

Thanks again for the reply, really takes some worrying off my mind.
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Post by tactice » 18 Mar 2015, 3:25 pm

mburns wrote:I'm assuming at the $700 mark there is no "bad" choice, but I just want the best scope for the rifle/usage.


Not if you bought a VX-2 :thumbsup:
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Post by Khan » 18 Mar 2015, 3:32 pm

mburns wrote:My fear is most things are saying this is a hunting scope?


A scope is a scope really....

Leupold make high quality glass, sharp reticles and 12x magnification is about right (depending on preference, some may argue otherwise).

The Wind-Plex reticle isn't really going to do anything for you... Not much windage correction to speak of with a .22 at 50 metres.

That's certainly not going to stop you shooting though ;)
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Post by Chronos » 18 Mar 2015, 4:17 pm

Khan wrote:A scope is a scope really....

Leupold make high quality glass, sharp reticles and 12x magnification is about right (depending on preference, some may argue otherwise).

The Wind-Plex reticle isn't really going to do anything for you... Not much windage correction to speak of with a .22 at 50 metres.

That's certainly not going to stop you shooting though ;)



actually the wind-plex reticle will be quite handy. .22LR standard velocity ammo used for target shooting can be effected a fair bit by changes in wind strength and direction at 50m let alone 100m where rimfire silhouette it shot by the owner

the real advantage comes when you need to aim of after a wind change throws your bullet left or right of your zero. rarely do some shooters touch windage turrets during a string and aiming an inch left will be easier if your retical has dots

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Post by mburns » 19 Mar 2015, 5:59 am

Thanks all for replies, really apreciate it. Its nice that this place is newbee friendly :D
I will be sure to post a pretty picture in 5 weeks :D
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Post by Khan » 19 Mar 2015, 2:06 pm

You're right Chronos.

I was generalising a bit about the windage but with a rifle like the MPR it'll be for serious shooting and wind will be a consideration.

I retract that about the wind-plex reticle.
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Post by Monty » 19 Mar 2015, 2:08 pm

mburns wrote:Its nice that this place is newbee friendly :D


Everyone was a newbie once mate.

We're all just here to learn and share info, not give people grief for trying to break into the sport ;)
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Re: Optics for Anchutz 64 MPR Target

Post by stephencee » 21 Mar 2015, 8:23 am

Happy shooting with it burns.

Love my Anschutz, can't go wrong with them :D
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Post by Korkt » 27 Mar 2015, 12:42 pm

mburns wrote:I will be sure to post a pretty picture in 5 weeks :D


2 weeks down.

How's the wait? Bet your itching for it now :lol:
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Re: Optics for Anchutz 64 MPR Target

Post by mburns » 28 Mar 2015, 7:04 pm

yeh, killing me lol!!! buying/installing safe in next week or so, so at least progress is been made!
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Post by AusC » 29 Mar 2015, 6:01 pm

5 weeks for a PTA in NSW these days is it?
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Re: Optics for Anchutz 64 MPR Target

Post by mburns » 29 Mar 2015, 8:40 pm

Your first PTA for a given category comes fully featured with a 28 day waiting period, that + the firearms registries determination to live in the stone age and do everything by snail mail = about 5 weeks..
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Post by AusC » 30 Mar 2015, 10:39 am

The snail mail was what put me off.

Used to the online ones and forgot not all the states have moved with the times :lol:
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